Proudly Serving DuPage, Kane, Cook, Kendall and Will Counties With Over 80 Years of Combined Knowledge

Laraia & Whitty, P.C., is well known for providing comprehensive legal expertise to the community. We take pride in being local lawyers who understand the needs of those who seek our guidance and we welcome the opportunity to serve others.

Proudly Serving DuPage, Kane, Cook, Kendall and Will Counties With Over 80 years of Combined Knowledge

As DuPage County Bar Association Presidents, Laraia & Whitty, P.C., is well known for providing comprehensive legal expertise to the community. We take pride in being local lawyers who understand the needs of those who seek our guidance and we welcome the opportunity to serve others.

DuPage County

Integrity, Experience, and Professionalism You Can Trust.

Our experienced attorneys provide dedicated representation in family law, estate planning, and civil litigation cases.

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Integrity, Experience, and Professionalism You Can Trust.

Our experienced attorneys provide dedicated representation in family law, estate planning, and civil litigation cases.

Serving The Legal Needs Of Families In The Chicagoland Area

Practice Areas

Family Law

Divorce

Civil Litigation

Estate Planning & Probate

Practice Areas

Family Law

Divorce

Civil Litigation

Estate Planning

Expertise In Times Of Transition

We are a firm that enjoys working with our clients during times of new beginnings and transformation. Whether you are faced with relationship changes, alterations to how loved ones are involved in your life, complexities tied to acquiring civil disputes, we recognize the impact of these decisive moments and work with you to meet your goals while advising you as to your legal rights and the potential legal consequences.

Expertise In Times Of Transition

We are a firm that enjoys working with our clients during times of new beginnings and transformation. Whether you are faced with relationship changes, alterations to how loved ones are involved in your life, complexities tied to acquiring civil disputes, we recognize the impact of these decisive moments and work with you to meet your goals while advising you on the potential legal risks.

Justice for Legal Disputes

Navigating The Challenges In Life

It is our mission to assist clients struggling with divorce, child custody battles, death, disability, and civil litigation issues with compassion, integrity, and honesty. As a full-service firm, we thoughtfully and efficiently problem solve to address challenges that arise in life and provide you with the most optimal outcome available within Illinois law.

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Joseph M. Laraia

Of Counsel

Navigating The Challenges In Life

We all experience times when life doesn’t work out as smoothly as we had hoped. Our approach is to assist clients struggling with divorce, family deaths, child custody battles, civil litigation issues or employee disputes with compassion and honesty. As a full-service firm, we thoughtfully and efficiently problem-solve to address challenges that arise in life to provide you with the optimal outcome available within Illinois law.

Justice for Legal Disputes

Conquering Complicated Legal Disputes

Conquering Complicated Legal Disputes

Legal disputes can be frustrating, technically complex and lengthy. Our firm has the business acumen, expertise, and staff to navigate the complicated situations that require a higher level of care and skill.  Whether it is a high-asset divorce, a painfully drawn-out probate process or contract matter, we manage these situations with the personalized care that you deserve.

I can not begin to explain how much James Laraia has helped me. He came recommended via a friend and I highly recommend him. He made a difference in my life with my divorce and what he pursued.

The depth and breadth of our legal experience enables us to assist clients with a variety of legal challenges. Learn how our relationship-building approach leads to success for our clients.

Our broad knowledge of civil law enables us to assist clients with a variety of legal challenges. Learn how our relationship-building approach leads to success for our clients.